Health and Human Performance M.S.

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The master’s in Health and Human Performance has two strands: Health or Physical Education.
Both options offer students invaluable training, guidance, and knowledge in key health
and physical education related areas which help prepare them for exciting career opportunities
in community and public health, school health, lifetime wellness education, physical
education professor positions, and much more. Not only do candidates indulge in thought-provoking
courses such as Bioethical Issues in Health Education, Advanced Sport and Exercise
Psychology, and The Nation’s Health, but they also are pushed to network with experts
in the field outside the classroom. MTSU students participate in professional activities
with both state and national organizations which allow opportunities for beneficial
professional development and interaction aiding in post-graduate career opportunities.
Students enter the department from a variety of backgrounds for a comprehensive curriculum.
Candidates may choose the thesis option or complete a six-credit internship as part
of the non-thesis option.​

What we're doing

Leading a healthy lifestyle

It’s an everyday goal of MTSU alumna Rachel Wright to help people of all ages choose
healthy lifestyles. Wright’s take-charge spirit led her to roles as a Raider Health
Corps member and team leader as an MTSU undergraduate student, graduate teaching assistant
in Health and Human Performance, and health educator with the Tennessee Coordinated
School Health Program. After graduation she became a full-time lifestyle coach with
APS Healthcare and now is a health coach with Healthways. “Through my MTSU health
education/health promotion programs; the internship with Lisa Schrader, director of
Health Promotion; and the teaching experiences in graduate school, I was able to gain
a more in-depth, hands-on experience with interaction in the classroom and one-on-one
teaching and training with students,” Wright says.

MTSU professor works with World Health Organization

Dr. Andrew Owusu, MTSU professor, has collaborated with the World Health Organization
(WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on adolescent
global health issues. He originally hailed from the Republic of Ghana in West Africa
and is a three-time Olympian for his native country. Owusu, coordinator of MTSU's
Health Education program, came to the United States to study on a track and field
scholarship at the University of Alabama where he earned eight All-America honors.
He works with WHO and CDC on implementation of the Global School-based Student Health
Survey (GSHS) and the Global School Health Policies and Practices Survey (G-SHPPS)
in Ghana. His research interests include adolescent health risk behaviors and protective
factors, school-based violence (bullying), technology and health education, and barriers
to condom use.

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A master’s degree in Health and Human Performance helps graduates advance in career
opportunities at elementary and high schools, health care facilities, businesses and
industries, and colleges and universities. Alumni also work in health-related professions
with government agencies at federal, state, county, and local levels. Some occupational
avenues are

Athletic coach/program director

Health education specialist

Health promotion specialist

Lifestyle coach

Policy advisor

Program analyst

Program evaluator

Program planner

Project coordinator

Teacher

Wellness coordinator

Elementary physical education teacher

Middle school physical education teacher

High school physical education teacher

Employers of MTSU alumni include

Health Sphere Wellness Center

Healthways

Institute of Community Wellness & Athletics

LaVergne High School

LIFT Wellness Center

Onlife Health

St Dominic's High School

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Trinity Elementary School

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Graduate

A Master of Science (M.S.) in Health and Human Performance, with concentrations in
Health and in Physical Education, is one of three master’s degrees available from
MTSU’s Department of Health and Human Performance.

Applicants must have

a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;

at least 18 hours in health and human performance professional sources or a degree
determined by the admission committee to be related to the competencies required in
the field of health;

Health

Health and Human Performance, Health Concentration, M.S.

The Health and Human Performance program with a concentration in Health offers preparation for a wide range of roles and settings within the public health arena, including non-governmental and governmental agencies at international, national, state, and local levels. Coursework typically last four semesters (32 hours for non-thesis option; 30 hours for thesis track).

Admission Requirements

Admission decisions will be made after reviewing all materials and determining the applicant’s capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study. Admission decisions are based upon consideration of a number of criteria which are believed to indicate a high potential in the graduate program.

Admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) in Health and Human Performance program requires

an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. The candidate must have earned undergraduate prerequisites of at least 18 semester hours in health and human performance professional courses or have a baccalaureate degree in an area determined by the admissions committee to be related to the competencies required in the field of health;

an acceptable grade point average (GPA) in all college work taken;

completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable scores. Successful applicants to the M.S. in Health and Human Performance typically have scores on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative measures which exceed 146 and 140 respectively (current scale) or 400 (former scale) with a total combined score that exceeds 286 (current scale) or 800 (former scale). The Analytical Writing Assessment score is also considered.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Application deadline: Applications for Summer/Fall admission must be complete by February 1, and applications for Spring admission must be complete by October 1. Late applicants who meet the admission criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

provide three letters of recommendation from persons who can address their academic qualifications and potential for success in graduate study;

provide a 400-word statement of purpose giving their reasons for applying to the program, their academic interests, and their professional goals.

Degree Requirements

Candidate must

complete either the thesis or non-thesis curriculum as detailed below in the Curriculum section;

if choosing the thesis option,

select a thesis committee composed of two members (one of whom must be from the Department of Health and Human Performance);

successfully complete a written comprehensive examination during the last semester of coursework (may be taken no more than twice);

successfully complete an oral examination relating to the thesis.

if choosing the non-thesis option, successfully complete a written comprehensive examination during the last semester of coursework (may be taken no more than twice).

Curriculum: Health and Human Performance, Health

Candidate must complete 30 hours (thesis option) or 32 hours (non-thesis option) in the following course of study:

Thesis Option (30 hours)

All candidates for the M.S. in Health in Human Performance with a concentration in Health opting for the thesis option must complete 30 semester hours in the following course of study (no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours at the 5000 level can be counted toward the degree):

HHP 6700 - Data Analysis and Organization for Human Performance

3credit hours

Pertinent skills needed to analyze and organize research data through introduction of concepts, principles, techniques, and activities that lead to the appropriate organization and analysis of research data collected for health and human performance.

Concentration Requirements (10 to 12 hours)

HLTH 6102 - Theory of Health Education and Behavior

3credit hours

(Same as PSY 6102.) Links behavioral change theory to the research and practice of interventions in health behaviors. Application of the theoretical constructs linked to design, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group behavioral change programs.

HLTH 6850 - Methods in Epidemiology

3credit hours

Principles and methods of epidemiologic analysis including standardization; stratified analysis; confounding and its control; planning and conducting epidemiologic research; role of multivariate analysis in epidemiologic research.

HLTH 6640 - Thesis Research

1 to 6credit hours

(Same as EXSC 6640/PHED 6640/LSM 6640.) Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master's research each semester until completion. S/U grading.

Health Specialization (9 hours)

HLTH 5450 - Technology Applications

1credit hours

Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: HLTH 5451. Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.

HLTH 5451 - Technology Applications Lab

HLTH 6510 - The Nation's Health

3credit hours

Investigates the determinants of health and the role of public health and health care on the health status of the population of the United States. Study of biological, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors that influence health status and care in America.

HLTH 6860 - Program Planning for Health Promotion

3credit hours

Program planning, theories and models of health education and promotion, development of interventions, and program implementation, including mission, goals, objectives, and activities of health education and promotion programs. Introduces needs assessment and program evaluation.

NFS 6200 - Advances in Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins

3credit hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 3530/3531 or equivalent. Sequential to NFS 5270 or equivalent. Advanced study of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins with emphasis on the metabolic interactions at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Offered alternate years.

NFS 6210 - Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism

3credit hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 3530/3531 or equivalent. Sequential to NFS 5270 or equivalent. Metabolic functions and mechanisms of micronutrient action in human nutrition with an emphasis on physiological requirements, assessment techniques, and interrelationships in disease prevention. Offered alternate years.

HLTH 5270 - Bioethical Issues in Health Education

HLTH 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

3credit hours

(Same as PHED 5340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Administers and interprets assessments of related components with an understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

HLTH 5450 - Technology Applications

1credit hours

Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: HLTH 5451. Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.

HLTH 6500 - Pathopharmacology in Health and Human Performance

3credit hours

Etiology and pathology of disease and how functional physiological changes affect health and human performance. Involves the study of pharmacological considerations used in the treatment of disease and musculoskeletal conditions.

HLTH 6510 - The Nation's Health

3credit hours

Investigates the determinants of health and the role of public health and health care on the health status of the population of the United States. Study of biological, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors that influence health status and care in America.

HLTH 6870 - Health Promotion

3credit hours

Health promotion knowledge as well as the ability to impart this knowledge to the lay population. In-depth information will be covered regarding lifestyle and its relationship to risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer.

NFS 6100 - Advanced Studies in Food and Culture in the United States

3credit hours

Focuses on health, culture, food, and nutrition habits of the most general ethnic and racial groups living in the United States. Comprehensive coverage includes Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, Mexicans and Central Americans, Chinese, Koreans, Southeast Asians, and Middle Easterners.

Note:

Candidate may incorporate 6 semester hours of designated cognate courses or a minor of 12 semester hours into the program upon approval of the graduate advisor and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

Non-thesis Option (32 hours)

All candidates for the M.S. in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Health opting for the non-thesis option must complete 32 semester hours in the following course of study (no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours at the 5000 level can be counted toward the degree):

HHP 6700 - Data Analysis and Organization for Human Performance

3credit hours

Pertinent skills needed to analyze and organize research data through introduction of concepts, principles, techniques, and activities that lead to the appropriate organization and analysis of research data collected for health and human performance.

Concentration Requirements (6 hours)

HLTH 6102 - Theory of Health Education and Behavior

3credit hours

(Same as PSY 6102.) Links behavioral change theory to the research and practice of interventions in health behaviors. Application of the theoretical constructs linked to design, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group behavioral change programs.

HLTH 6850 - Methods in Epidemiology

3credit hours

Principles and methods of epidemiologic analysis including standardization; stratified analysis; confounding and its control; planning and conducting epidemiologic research; role of multivariate analysis in epidemiologic research.

Health Specialization (15 hours)

HLTH 5450 - Technology Applications

1credit hours

Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: HLTH 5451. Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.

HLTH 5451 - Technology Applications Lab

HLTH 6510 - The Nation's Health

3credit hours

Investigates the determinants of health and the role of public health and health care on the health status of the population of the United States. Study of biological, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors that influence health status and care in America.

HLTH 6860 - Program Planning for Health Promotion

3credit hours

Program planning, theories and models of health education and promotion, development of interventions, and program implementation, including mission, goals, objectives, and activities of health education and promotion programs. Introduces needs assessment and program evaluation.

HLTH 6880 - Internship and Special Projects

3 to 6credit hours

(Same as EXSC 6880/PHED 6880/LSM 6880.) On-site practical experience in an exercise science, health promotion, or sport management program. Those with extensive work experience will develop, implement, and conclude a project (research or applied) in consultation with the major professor.

Nutrition Specialization (15 hours)

NFS 6210 - Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism

3credit hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 3530/3531 or equivalent. Sequential to NFS 5270 or equivalent. Metabolic functions and mechanisms of micronutrient action in human nutrition with an emphasis on physiological requirements, assessment techniques, and interrelationships in disease prevention. Offered alternate years.

NFS 6200 - Advances in Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins

3credit hours

Prerequisite: CHEM 3530/3531 or equivalent. Sequential to NFS 5270 or equivalent. Advanced study of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins with emphasis on the metabolic interactions at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Offered alternate years.

NFS 6290 - Clinical Dietetics

6credit hours

Planned educational experiences in administration of food service systems and experiences in a health care facility applying principles of normal and clinical nutrition to nutritional problems occurring throughout the life cycle.

HLTH 5270 - Bioethical Issues in Health Education

HLTH 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

3credit hours

(Same as PHED 5340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Administers and interprets assessments of related components with an understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

HLTH 5450 - Technology Applications

1credit hours

Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: HLTH 5451. Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.

HLTH 6500 - Pathopharmacology in Health and Human Performance

3credit hours

Etiology and pathology of disease and how functional physiological changes affect health and human performance. Involves the study of pharmacological considerations used in the treatment of disease and musculoskeletal conditions.

HLTH 6510 - The Nation's Health

3credit hours

Investigates the determinants of health and the role of public health and health care on the health status of the population of the United States. Study of biological, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors that influence health status and care in America.

HLTH 6870 - Health Promotion

3credit hours

Health promotion knowledge as well as the ability to impart this knowledge to the lay population. In-depth information will be covered regarding lifestyle and its relationship to risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer.

NFS 6100 - Advanced Studies in Food and Culture in the United States

3credit hours

Focuses on health, culture, food, and nutrition habits of the most general ethnic and racial groups living in the United States. Comprehensive coverage includes Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, Mexicans and Central Americans, Chinese, Koreans, Southeast Asians, and Middle Easterners.

Note:

Candidate may incorporate 6 semester hours of designated cognate courses or a minor of 12 semester hours into the program upon approval of the graduate advisor and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

Program Notes

Candidate must

file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;

file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.

Physical Education

Health and Human Performance, Physical Education Concentration, M.S.

The Physical Education concentration is intended for those who seek advanced pedagogical knowledge and skill related to the teaching/coaching of physical activity. The degree offers a thesis (30 hours) and a non-thesis (33 hours) option and can be completed in two years.

Admission Requirements

Admission decisions will be made after reviewing all materials and determining the applicant's capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study. Admission decisions are based upon consideration of a number of criteria which are believed to indicate a high potential in the graduate program.

Admission requires

an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. The candidate must have earned undergraduate prerequisites of at least 18 semester hours in health and human performance professional courses or have a baccalaureate degree in an area determined by the admissions committee to be related to the competencies required in the field of physical education;

an acceptable grade point average (GPA) in all college work taken;

completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable scores. Successful applicants to the M.S. in Health and Human Performance typically have scores on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative measures which exceed 146 and 140 respectively (current scale) or 400 (former scale) with a total combined score that exceeds 286 (current scale) or 800 (former scale). The Analytical Writing Assessment score from the GRE is also considered.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Application deadline: Applications for Summer/Fall admission must be complete by February 1, and applications for Spring admission must be complete by October 1. Late applicants who meet the admission criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

provide three letters of recommendation from persons who can address their academic qualifications and potential for success in graduate study;

provide a 400-word statement of purpose giving their reasons for applying to the program, their academic interests, and their professional goals.

All of the above requirements must be completed.

Degree Requirements

Candidate must

complete either the thesis or non-thesis curriculum as detailed below in the Curriculum section.

if choosing the thesis option,

select a thesis committee composed of two members (at least one of whom must be from the Department of Health and Human Performance);

successfully complete a written comprehensive examination during the last semester of coursework (may be taken no more than twice);

successfully complete an oral examination relating to the thesis.

if choosing the non-thesis option, successfully complete a written comprehensive examination during the last semester of coursework (may be taken no more than twice).

Curriculum: Health and Human Performance, Physical Education

Thesis Option (30 hours)

All candidates for the M.S. in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Physical Education opting for the thesis option must complete 30 semester hours in the following course of study (no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours at the 5000 level can be counted toward the degree):

HHP 6700 - Data Analysis and Organization for Human Performance

3credit hours

Pertinent skills needed to analyze and organize research data through introduction of concepts, principles, techniques, and activities that lead to the appropriate organization and analysis of research data collected for health and human performance.

Concentration Requirements (12 hours)

PHED 6680 - Current Issues in Physical Education Pedagogy

3credit hours

Examines current issues in contemporary physical education pedagogy with an emphasis on teaching P-16 physical education. Particular attention given to professional issues for practitioners teaching physical education in the public schools and trends in current professional literature.

PHED 6800 - Program Planning in Physical Education

PHED 6920 - Analysis of Teaching Physical Education

3credit hours

Prerequisite: At least one year teaching experience in a physical activity setting or permission of instructor. Explores systematic and informal observation techniques for identifying and analyzing teacher and student behaviors occurring in physical activity settings.

Choose one of the following:

PHED 6000 - Adapted Physical Activity

3credit hours

Identifies current topics and procedures for testing and programming as well as current research findings and practices to assist students in developing necessary skills to design and implement appropriate physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

Electives (9 hours)

PHED 5600 - Technology Applications

1credit hours

(Same as HLTH 5450/REC 5600.) Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: PHED 5601. Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students will be required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.

PHED 5910 - Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics

PHED 6000 - Adapted Physical Activity

3credit hours

Identifies current topics and procedures for testing and programming as well as current research findings and practices to assist students in developing necessary skills to design and implement appropriate physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

PHED 6801 - Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology

3credit hours

Examines the psychological factors that explain high quality performance in sport and exercise. Sample topics include motivation, coaching psychology, the use of mental skills, communication strategies, and factors that affect participation and adherence to exercise.

The organization, planning, and functions involved in administering and supervising programs of physical education and sport. Clinical or field experience required of students with a sport management concentration.

PHED 6880 - Internship and Special Projects

3 to 6credit hours

(Same as EXSC 6880/HLTH 6880/LSM 6880.) On-site practical experience in an exercise science, health promotion, or sport management program. Those with extensive work experience will develop, implement, and conclude a project (research or applied) in consultation with the major professor.

Understanding the legal basis for management actions, concepts of legal liability including torts, contracts, and constitutional law as applied to sport and leisure services organizations. Emphasis on the ability to plan, develop, and implement risk management programs.

EXSC 6650 - Exercise Physiology

3credit hours

Principles of exercise physiology. Acute responses and chronic adaptations of the body to physical activity, exercise, and sports participation and their impact on homeostasis examined. Physiological systems examined in detail.

SPSE 6140 - Teacher Leadership for School Improvement

3credit hours

Assessing standard teaching practices, analyzing the relationship between effective teaching and effective schools, and developing strategies for instructional and school improvement. Includes experiences to help students become more reflective in their daily teaching.

YOED 6680 - Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning

Thesis Requirement (3 hours)

PHED 6640 - Thesis Research

1 to 6credit hours

(Same as EXSC 6640/HLTH 6640/LSM 6640.) Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master's research each semester until completion. S/U grading.

Note:

Candidate may incorporate 6 semester hours of designated cognate courses or a minor of 12 semester hours into the program upon approval of the graduate advisor and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

Non-thesis Option (33 hours)

All candidates for the M.S. in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Physical Education opting for the non-thesis option must complete 33 semester hours in the following course of study (no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours at the 5000 level can be counted toward the degree):

HHP 6700 - Data Analysis and Organization for Human Performance

3credit hours

Pertinent skills needed to analyze and organize research data through introduction of concepts, principles, techniques, and activities that lead to the appropriate organization and analysis of research data collected for health and human performance.

Concentration Requirements (12 hours)

PHED 6680 - Current Issues in Physical Education Pedagogy

3credit hours

Examines current issues in contemporary physical education pedagogy with an emphasis on teaching P-16 physical education. Particular attention given to professional issues for practitioners teaching physical education in the public schools and trends in current professional literature.

PHED 6800 - Program Planning in Physical Education

PHED 6920 - Analysis of Teaching Physical Education

3credit hours

Prerequisite: At least one year teaching experience in a physical activity setting or permission of instructor. Explores systematic and informal observation techniques for identifying and analyzing teacher and student behaviors occurring in physical activity settings.

Choose one of the following:

PHED 6000 - Adapted Physical Activity

3credit hours

Identifies current topics and procedures for testing and programming as well as current research findings and practices to assist students in developing necessary skills to design and implement appropriate physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

Electives (12 hours)

PHED 5600 - Technology Applications

1credit hours

(Same as HLTH 5450/REC 5600.) Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: PHED 5601. Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students will be required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.

PHED 5910 - Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics

PHED 6000 - Adapted Physical Activity

3credit hours

Identifies current topics and procedures for testing and programming as well as current research findings and practices to assist students in developing necessary skills to design and implement appropriate physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

PHED 6801 - Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology

3credit hours

Examines the psychological factors that explain high quality performance in sport and exercise. Sample topics include motivation, coaching psychology, the use of mental skills, communication strategies, and factors that affect participation and adherence to exercise.

The organization, planning, and functions involved in administering and supervising programs of physical education and sport. Clinical or field experience required of students with a sport management concentration.

PHED 6880 - Internship and Special Projects

3 to 6credit hours

(Same as EXSC 6880/HLTH 6880/LSM 6880.) On-site practical experience in an exercise science, health promotion, or sport management program. Those with extensive work experience will develop, implement, and conclude a project (research or applied) in consultation with the major professor.

Understanding the legal basis for management actions, concepts of legal liability including torts, contracts, and constitutional law as applied to sport and leisure services organizations. Emphasis on the ability to plan, develop, and implement risk management programs.

EXSC 6650 - Exercise Physiology

3credit hours

Principles of exercise physiology. Acute responses and chronic adaptations of the body to physical activity, exercise, and sports participation and their impact on homeostasis examined. Physiological systems examined in detail.

SPSE 6140 - Teacher Leadership for School Improvement

3credit hours

Assessing standard teaching practices, analyzing the relationship between effective teaching and effective schools, and developing strategies for instructional and school improvement. Includes experiences to help students become more reflective in their daily teaching.

PHED 6910 - Special Problems

Note:

Candidate may incorporate 6 semester hours of designated cognate courses or a minor of 12 semester hours into the program upon approval of the graduate advisor and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

Program Notes

Candidate must

file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;

file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.